Trump's Statements on Classified Documents Contradict Lawyers, Raise Legal Risk

Trump claimed he had "every right" to take classified documents from the White House, contradicting his lawyers' statements that their presence at Mar-a-Lago was accidental.
Disclosing classified information to unauthorized individuals is a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Trump had a habit of keeping highly classified documents from intelligence briefings.
The comments provide potential evidence for prosecutors in the federal investigation into Trump's handling of classified records.